Pet Sitter in Durham, NC: In-Home Visits
Going out of town, or just working long days? Your pet can stay home in their own routine while a background-checked Hooman on Demand sitter stops by.
Whether you need a dog sitter, a cat sitter or an in-home pet sitter in Durham, we offer visits for dogs, cats and small pets seven days a week from 7 AM to 9 PM. It's the same service as our pet sitting in Raleigh and Durham, with the Durham details below.
What a sitter does during a visit
Each visit runs 30 minutes, and your sitter works from the routine you give us. A visit can include:
- Feeding and fresh water on your pet's schedule
- Walks, potty breaks and play time
- Medications as directed
- Litter scooping and cage or habitat tidying
- Mail, lights and blinds, if you ask
After every visit, you get photos and a report card. Visits are GPS-tracked, so you can see that the visit happened.
How three visits a day work
In-home pet sitting is three 30-minute visits a day. We schedule them around your pet's normal times for meals, walks and potty breaks. That keeps the day familiar, which helps many pets stay calm while you're away.
A common pattern is one visit in the morning, one midday and one in the evening. Need more? You can add extra visits in the app.
Do you offer overnight stays?
No. Hooman on Demand doesn't offer overnight stays. Your pet has company and care during each visit, and then they rest in their own bed between visits.
That works well for most adult dogs, cats and small pets. If your dog can't be alone between visits, or needs someone in the home through the night, visit-based sitting isn't the right fit. In that case, boarding or an overnight sitter may be better, and we'll tell you so at your meet & greet.
Cats, rabbits and small pets
Not every pet needs a walk. Cats do well with visits at home: food, fresh water, litter and company in a space they know. See our cat sitting page.
We also care for rabbits, birds, ferrets, chickens, ducks and reptiles. We match you with a sitter who has experience with your type of pet. Learn more about exotic and small pet sitting.
Getting into your home
We use whatever works best for you: a lockbox, a keyless entry code, or your apartment's leasing office. We follow your alarm system instructions. Your vet's information stays on file in case of an emergency.
Start with a free meet & greet
Before the first booking, we do a free meet & greet. You, your pet and your sitter go over routines, home access and any questions. It's also a good time to talk through how your pet does when you're out.
Not sure what to ask? Our guide to what to look for in a pet sitter has a list. For trip prep, try our pet sitter preparation checklist.
Holiday travel from Durham
Thanksgiving through New Year's is busy for pet care. If you're traveling, book as early as you can. Our holiday pet sitting guide covers what to prepare.
Where we sit in Durham
We serve Durham ZIP codes 27701, 27703, 27705, 27707 and 27713. Our Durham neighborhoods include Downtown Durham, Trinity Park, Old West Durham, Duke Park, Southpoint and Brightleaf. If you're looking for a pet sitter near Duke, enter your address on the sign-up form and we'll confirm coverage. You can also check our service areas page.
A few Durham notes for dog owners
Our sitters walk dogs on leash, never mixed with other households' dogs. Off-leash play is something to do together, once you're back.
Durham Parks and Recreation runs four dog parks: Downtown Durham, the PetSafe Dog Park at Duke Park, Piney Wood and Rock Quarry. Every dog needs a Durham Parks and Recreation dog park tag first, and the tag requires rabies, distemper/parvo and bordetella vaccines plus a negative fecal exam, so start early.
For a long, flat walk, the Durham section of the American Tobacco Trail runs 11 miles on a paved trail. Durham Parks and Recreation asks that pets on the trail be leashed and under control. Duke Forest, which is private land owned by Duke University, requires leashes of 6 feet or less and doesn't allow dogs off-leash.
Want to know what Durham walking looks like for a typical workday? See dog walking in Durham and our midday dog walks in Durham.
What it costs
In-home pet sitting is $93 a day for three 30-minute visits. See our current pricing for details. Dog walks start at $24 for 15 minutes, with 20, 30 and 60-minute walks at $27, $31 and $45, starting Nov 2, 2026.
Durham pet sitting FAQs
Do you offer pet sitting in Durham, NC?
Yes. We offer in-home pet sitting visits for dogs, cats and small pets in Durham, from 7 AM to 9 PM, seven days a week. Enter your address on the sign-up form and we'll confirm coverage.
Which Durham ZIP codes do you cover for pet sitting?
We serve Durham ZIP codes 27701, 27703, 27705, 27707 and 27713. If your ZIP isn't on that list, contact us and we'll let you know whether a sitter is near you.
Can a pet sitter stay overnight at my Durham home?
No. Hooman on Demand doesn't offer overnight stays. We offer three 30-minute visits a day, with extra visits available. If your pet needs someone in the home overnight, boarding or an overnight sitter is a better fit.
How early should I book a Durham pet sitter for Thanksgiving or the holidays?
As early as you can. Thanksgiving through New Year's is a busy time for pet care. Book a free meet & greet first so your sitter can learn your pet's routine before you leave.
Book your free meet & greet
Book your free meet & greet, or call or text (984) 212-2524. Questions first? See our FAQs.
Sources
All accessed Oct 28, 2026.
- Durham Parks and Recreation, Canine Recreation (dog parks, tag and vaccine requirements, rules): https://www.dprplaymore.org/212/Canine-Recreation
- Durham Parks and Recreation, Rock Quarry Dog Park (hours, registration requirement): https://www.dprplaymore.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Rock-Quarry-Dog-Park-107
- Durham Parks and Recreation, American Tobacco Trail, Durham section (11 miles, paved): https://www.dprplaymore.org/596/American-Tobacco-Trail
- Durham Parks and Recreation, Park and Trail Safety and Etiquette ("Pets on the trail should be on a leash and under control"): https://www.dprplaymore.org/266/Park-and-Trail-Safety-and-Etiquette
- Duke Forest, Enjoying Duke Forest with Your Dog (private land, 6-ft leash, no off-leash): https://dukeforest.duke.edu/recreation/dogs/
- Duke Forest, Regulations & Safety Considerations: https://dukeforest.duke.edu/recreation/regulations-safety-considerations/
- Hooman on Demand Durham ZIPs and neighborhoods: /service-areas and /dog-walking-durham-nc
Sources were checked in October 2026. Local rules, hours and events can change, so please check the linked sources for updates.